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Hundreds hear plans for year two of implementing Archbishop Hebda’s pastoral letter

Andrew Drees of St. Michael in Pine Island came to St. John Neumann in Eagan April 26 to participate in Mass, prayer and absorb — with hundreds of other people — the year two plans in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for implementing Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s pastoral letter.

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Faithful respond to Midwest tornadoes, help storm victims ‘carry their cross’

Parishioners in several Midwestern states are coming together to bring help and healing after tornadoes ravaged the area April 26-28, killing at least four.

New photos reveal many sides of Padre Pio

A foundation that promotes devotion to St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more widely known as Padre Pio, is making 10 never-before-seen photographs of the saint available to the devout for free.

St. Alphonsus school in Brooklyn Center to close after 65 years

St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at the end of this academic year, according to Father John Schmidt, pastor of the parish.

Pope calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, laments plight of children in war in CBS interview

Pope Francis sat down exclusively with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell on April 24 for an interview ahead of the Vatican's inaugural World Children's Day. The CBS interview marks the first time a pope has given an in-depth, one-on-one interview to a U.S. broadcast network, according to the network.

Appointments – April 25, 2024

Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

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Upcoming priestly ordination brings joy to Archbishop Hebda

Archbishop Bernard Hebda is looking forward to the priestly ordination Mass May 25 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul. He will ordain 13 men for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis during the 10 a.m. Mass, the largest number since 2005, when 15 men were ordained.

Alcohol and harm reduction residences: ‘A place to build community and to call home’

Two Catholic Charities Twin Cities programs that treat people with long-term alcohol use disorder through a harm reduction model of managed alcohol consumption are...

Deacons Maloney and Wappes to fly home from Rome for their May 25 ordination

Deacons Michael Maloney and Joseph Wappes will be ordained to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on May 25 with 11 other men. Their formation was unique among the class as they studied at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.

See you in the story

My son stands in the center of his bedroom, wailing to the heavens while his sleepy brothers tuck into bunk beds. Tonight, there has been no time for stories, since the family party ran late. But I hadn't expected bedtime tears, so I scramble for a consolation prize.

Local Catholic produces movie about inspirational Chinese eye surgeon

Being the only student in the seventh grade of a Catholic elementary school in Minneapolis more than 30 years ago turned out to be a blessing in disguise for David Fischer. 

Symbols of the ordained priesthood

This column is part of a series on holy orders and the first on the priesthood. It follows eight columns by Father Van Sloun on the ordination and ministry of deacons in the Church.

Short stories explore consequences of treating people without proper care

In the opening story of this collection — which lends its title to the whole — the reader is introduced to Bub, a young boy reluctantly dragged off by his father to “help” his elderly grandmother.

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